Innovation Grants in Quebec for 2026

Innovation stands as a cornerstone of economic development, boosting productivity, creating high-value jobs, and enhancing the global competitiveness of businesses across all sectors in Quebec. It is the engine that propels industries forward, enabling them to adapt to evolving markets and seize new opportunities.

728 programs available

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Loan Guarantees
Government of Québec
Support for Indigenous projects in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Projects (Projets ponctuels autochtones)
Government of Québec
Support for one-time Indigenous initiatives in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Enterprise Program
Economic Development Pierre-De Saurel (DEPS)
Funding for robotization, automation, and business process projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 38,000 $
Up to 95% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
International Business Tourism Stimulus Fund (FSTAI) — Stream 4 – Supporting Events Held or to Be Held in Quebec
Government of Québec
Support for international business events in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Large-Scale Training Projects MFOR-E ($100,000 and more)
Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ)
Workforce training support for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
LMS Foundation — Student Scholarships and STEM Awards
LMS Foundation (LMS)
Student recognition for perseverance and STEM
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 21, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports biofood innovation and research capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 1, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports biofood innovation across Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $710,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 25, 2026
Closing date : October 5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
McCall MacBain Scholarships
McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill (MMS)
Graduate admissions requirements overview
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2026
Closing date : August 19, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MEDTEQ+ — Impact
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Funding for collaborative healthcare technology projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses
MRC de Bonaventure
Non-repayable contributions and loans supporting local entrepreneurial projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Support for territorial development and local vitality
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC), City of Blainville
Financial support for businesses in Blainville
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 1
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Regional development support for Quebec territories
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 11, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir
MRC Deux-Montagnes
Local financing and support for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for business start-up and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2
MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ)
Funding for social economy business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Joliette, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web
MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce (MRC), Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce (DENB)
Networking and support for young businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT)
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Grants
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF)
Funding for innovative community programs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Cell culture scale-up for biologics and vaccines
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Supporting innovative biologics and clinical trial material
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Support for Quebec official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 2, 2020
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 2
Government of Québec
Support for veterinary expertise development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PISAQ – Stream 4
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports better animal health practices
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
PME MTL (PME)
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Première Ovation - Theatre
Quebec City
Support for theatre creation and production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
PRIMA — Critical and Strategic Minerals
Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
Circular innovation for critical minerals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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PSO – Organic food
Consortium de recherche et d'innovations en bioprocédés industriels au Québec (CRIBIQ)
Supports collaborative biofood research and innovation projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 27% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2025
Closing date : October 9, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
PSO – Support for R&D Organizations – 33rd, 34th and 35th Calls for Projects 2026–2027
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Funding for metal transformation R&D projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 23, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports regional economic development and diversification in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice
Québec International
Business support for growth and international expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Quebec International — Set up or expand a business
Québec International
Business setup and expansion support in Québec City
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Funding support for health research and student training in Québec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)
Québec Research Fund (FRQ)
Supports research, knowledge dissemination, and student training in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Veterinary support for livestock farms
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2026
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Money to support business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Relève Alimentaire Québec Award
Initia Foundation
Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $10,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Research on the Social Participation of People with Disabilities
OPHQ (OPHQ)
Research on disability housing services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)
Government of Québec
Funding for collaborative research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $9,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
S.M. Blair Family Foundation Grants
S.M. Blair Family Foundation
Support for Canadian charitable and research initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Youth financing for business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Signature innovation – A Territory Close to its Nature
MRC de Maskinongé (MRC)
Outdoor recreation project support
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Springboard for innovation
Federation of Private Educational Institutions (FEEP)
Funding for innovative pedagogy and student support projects in member schools
Eligible Funding
Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Studies Support Program
Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides
Support for young people continuing their studies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : August 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Support for organizations - health - education - social
La Fondation Choquette-Legault
Funding for Quebec social impact initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for research and innovation for extraction, processing and recycling of critical and strategic minerals
Government of Québec
Funding for critical minerals innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : October 2, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support Policy For Businesses
City of Trois-Rivières
Funding for business expansion and establishment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
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Sustainable Economy Program
Trois-Rivières Sustainable Foundation (F3RDD)
Funding for sustainable local sustainability projects
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $80,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 1, 2026
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
CCTT Network - Synchronex
Innovation support across Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for a new financial services corporation
Revenu Québec
Tax credit for eligible financial services companies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design
Revenu Québec
Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 24% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credit to support the print media
Revenu Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Refundable tax support for written news media
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 26,250 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2023
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding for anti-racism initiatives in Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 3, 2026
Closing date : September 8, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
The prices
Prim (PRIM)
Support for independent media creation and post-production
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO), Filaction
Tourism Enterprise Development Fund enhances tourism offerings and activities
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $500,000
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 26, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Baie-James
Funding for tourism consulting projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
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Water Incubation Program
2 Degrés
Water startup incubation in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects
Investissement Québec (IQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for Quebec startups and early adopters
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 0.6% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 4, 2026
Closing date : July 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Annual Graduate Scholarship Program
Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ)
Scholarships for graduate nursing studies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 18, 2026
Closing date : July 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CALQ — Arts, Sciences and Technology Creation Residency in Namur
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ)
Residency for art, science and technology creators
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 16, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
CanSAGE Early Career Investigator Grant 2026-2028
Canadian Society for the Advancement of Gynecologic Excellence (CanSAGE)
Funding for early-career gynecologic research
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $25,000
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Myopia Fund
Vision Network (VSRN)
Funding for myopia research initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : July 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Strengthening ties between Québec and La Francophonie
Government of Québec
Support for Quebec–Francophonie partnership projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : July 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Equipment Manufacturers–Clients
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Supports innovative partnerships between equipment suppliers and aluminum producers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions
Tourisme Montréal
Tourisme Montréal supports tourism-driven events in Montréal
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : August 13, 2026
Closing date : September 10, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpening Soon
MTRIC — INNOV-R
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)
Targets collaborative industrial research to reduce GHG emissions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
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RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports collective entrepreneurship in the Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Support for commercialization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingSuspended
Innovation Program — Stream 2 – Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Collaborative innovation support for aerospace technologies
Eligible Funding
From $4,000,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3: Signature Innovation Projects
La Mitis RCM
Supports innovative digital projects strengthening local territorial identity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 4: Support for Revitalization and Intermunicipal Cooperation
La Mitis RCM
Funding for revitalization and intermunicipal projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
Government of Québec
NovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2
PROMPT
Boost productivity through targeted technological innovations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 4, 2023
Closing date : December 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Program to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 20, 2024
Closing date : February 15, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
NovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 15, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 1
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Eco-design support for recyclable food packaging
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
GHG Challenge Program - Industry
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Supports major industrial projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 20, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Pilot Project Component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports clean technology pilot projects in maritime, air, and rail
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
MEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en technologies médicales du Québec (MEDTEQ)
Support for evaluating innovative health technologies
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $700,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : March 13, 2026
Closing date : April 17, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity — CED (QC) – Private sector
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports innovative business growth and productivity
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for collaborative and structuring innovation projects in Quebec's strategic sectors
Government of Québec, innovÉÉ
Collaborative innovation funding for Quebec's strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
InnovÉÉ — INNOV-R
innovÉÉ
Funding for GHG-reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 20, 2025
Closing date : October 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
Government of Québec
Supports innovation jobs for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 1, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 2 – Support for the development and modification of the nutritional value of processed foods
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for nutritious transformation of processed foods
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $150,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Healthy Eating Program Component 3 – Support for activities and structural projects
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports development of nutritious, health-enhancing food projects
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $300,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP)
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks
Supports Quebec-driven climate action projects in francophone countries
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood Innovation Program Component 2 – Applied research, experimental development and technological adaptation
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Support for biofood innovation and knowledge transfer
Eligible Funding
From $4,000 to $254,000
Up to 0.9% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Support for business clusters to develop large-scale innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
Support for French language promotion projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 12, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Acting to support growth
City of Montreal (MTL)
Financial support for Montréal non-profits advancing business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 270,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 27, 2022
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – collaborative industrial research and support for entrepreneurship
Government of Québec
Supports collaborative AI innovation for Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Funding for collaborative projects in AI
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : October 15, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Greater Montreal Climate Fund (FCGM)
Supports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 19, 2025
Closing date : October 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada

Innovation Grants in Quebec for 2026

Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV — Loan Guarantees

Indigenous Projects (Projets ponctuels autochtones)

Innovative Enterprise Program

International Business Tourism Stimulus Fund (FSTAI) — Stream 4 – Supporting Events Held or to Be Held in Quebec

Large-Scale Training Projects MFOR-E ($100,000 and more)

LMS Foundation — Student Scholarships and STEM Awards

Biofood Innovation Program Component 1 – Financial support for research, transfer and dissemination organizations

Biofood Innovation Program Component 3 – Business innovation in the commercial fisheries and aquaculture sector

McCall MacBain Scholarships

MEDTEQ+ — Impact

Discovery at scale.

MRC de Bonaventure — Financial support for businesses

MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Entrepreneurial financial assistance program

MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 1

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Nouvelle-Beauce entrepreneurial web

MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

Nova Grants

Your AI grant expert.

NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant

NRC — Human Health Therapeutics Research Centre

NUMERIA program

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit

Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit

PISAQ – Stream 2

PISAQ – Stream 4

PME MTL — Social Initiatives

Première Ovation - Theatre

PRIMA — Critical and Strategic Minerals

Never miss an opportunity.

PSO – Organic food

PSO – Support for R&D Organizations – 33rd, 34th and 35th Calls for Projects 2026–2027

Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)

Quebec International — Business services — Get support and advice

Quebec International — Set up or expand a business

Québec Research Fund - Health Sector (FRQS)

Quebec Research Fund — Society and Culture Sector (FRQSC)

Québec’s Integrated Animal Health Program (PISAQ)

REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — CED (QC) — Not-for-profit

Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

Data-driven strategy.

Research on the Social Participation of People with Disabilities

Research Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations — Support for Research Projects in Collaboration with the Community (PSO, stream 2b)

S.M. Blair Family Foundation Grants

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund

Signature innovation – A Territory Close to its Nature

Springboard for innovation

Studies Support Program

Support for organizations - health - education - social

Support for research and innovation for extraction, processing and recycling of critical and strategic minerals

Support Policy For Businesses

Discovery at scale.

Sustainable Economy Program

Synchronex

Tax credit for a new financial services corporation

Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Fashion design

Tax credit to support the print media

Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call

The prices

Tourism Business Development Fund (TBDF)

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services

Your AI grant expert.

Water Incubation Program

Innovation program — Call for First-time Adopter Projects

Annual Graduate Scholarship Program

CALQ — Arts, Sciences and Technology Creation Residency in Namur

CanSAGE Early Career Investigator Grant 2026-2028

Myopia Fund

Strengthening ties between Québec and La Francophonie

Equipment Manufacturers–Clients

Assistance program for Festivals, Events and Museum exhibitions

MTRIC — INNOV-R

Never miss an opportunity.

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)​

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)